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Abstract
The imperative of global security amidst persistent threats of terrorism, organized crimes, and accidental events underscores the critical role of explosive detection in safeguarding public safety. While effective, traditional detection methods are often time- and resource-intensive and may not always be suitable for on-site applications in specific scenarios. Consequently, there has been a concerted research effort to develop fluorescent materials with diverse sensing mechanisms to achieve heightened sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid response times in explosive detection. This review explores the exploration of supramolecular systems, including cucurbit[n]uril, pillar [n]arenes, cyclodextrin, calixarenes, electron-rich supramolecules, and related complexes, designed to enhance the efficiency of explosive detection. Recent advancements and emerging technologies in this field are discussed in the review, intending to stimulate further inquiry and innovation in synthesizing and applying supramolecular complexes for explosive detection, addressing the urgent demand for heightened security measures.
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The Microchemical Journal is a peer reviewed journal devoted to all aspects and phases of analytical chemistry and chemical analysis. The Microchemical Journal publishes articles which are at the forefront of modern analytical chemistry and cover innovations in the techniques to the finest possible limits. This includes fundamental aspects, instrumentation, new developments, innovative and novel methods and applications including environmental and clinical field.
Traditional classical analytical methods such as spectrophotometry and titrimetry as well as established instrumentation methods such as flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, gas chromatography, and modified glassy or carbon electrode electrochemical methods will be considered, provided they show significant improvements and novelty compared to the established methods.